How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Arkansas?
$37,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in Arkansas. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,690Median: $37,000Highest 10%: $47,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $42,400 | $20.38 | |
| 90th | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,940 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,630 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $39,090 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $38,800 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,730 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $35,830 |
| Texarkana, TX | $35,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 45. Kentucky | $38,750 |
| 46. West Virginia | $38,430 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $38,330 |
| 48. Arkansas | $37,000 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,930 |
| 50. Louisiana | $36,930 |
| 51. Mississippi | $36,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.79 ($37,000 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,000 against $45,930 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.